An internationally brokered cease-fire took effect Sunday. But fighting between Army forces and rebels raged in the strategic rail hub, with both sides refusing to withdraw heavy weaponry. …read more Source: Christian Science...

LUHANSKE, Ukraine— Russia-backed separatists say they have gained control of a key rail hub in eastern Ukraine. The Donetsk News Agency, a rebel mouthpiece, quoted the rebel’s so-called defense ministry as saying Tuesday that their forces have pushed government troops out of Debaltseve and are now controlling a large part of it. Fierce...

LONDON (AP) — Fierce fighting persisted in eastern Ukraine last week even as a cease-fire brokered by European leaders was declared, and there were no clear signs that the conflict which has claimed more than 5,600 lives will end. …read more Source: U.S....

Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine claim to have taken the key transportation hub of Debaltseve, as both parties face a deadline to start pulling back heavy weapons from the front line. …read more Source:...

LONDON (AP) — Fierce fighting persisted in eastern Ukraine last week even as a cease-fire brokered by European leaders was declared, and there were no clear signs that the conflict which has claimed more than 5,600 lives will end. The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine held marathon talks that resulted in a cease-fire deal for eastern...